In this episode, we get excited about two books: Speak for the Dead by Amy Tector and I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai. Then Mel shares a story about the Gotham Book Prize that will warm your literature-loving heart. [transcript]
Treat yourself to Amy Tector’s excellent Substack Méli-Mélo: a snackable mix of links capturing my attention and here’s her website.
Amy on the Book Cougars podcast, talking about Speak for the Dead.
Notes from Three Pines Substack.
Read all about the Gotham Book Prize and checkout out the 2023 finalists.
Get a $25 gift card when you buy all the finalists from the awesome indie bookshop P&T Knitwear.
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